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8.2 miles
Distance
432 ft
Climb
-414 ft
Descent
448 ft
High Point
18 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
289 ft
Altitude start
308 ft
Altitude end
-27.8%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
A small loop to try out a few green and blue runs in the Don. There is one short, steep black run that can be used as a challenge, or if uncomfortable can be hiked.
Detailed Description
Beginner Exploration is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Toronto Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 432 ft with a max elevation of 448 ft then descends -414 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 9, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jun 22, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Altitude min289 ft
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Altitude start289 ft
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Altitude end308 ft
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Climb432 ft
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Descent-414 ft
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Grade max-27.8%
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Grade min17.9%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 3,799 ft | |||||
| 781 ft | |||||
| 515 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Crooked Willy crash
trail: Secret Hidden Trail
0:10 | 175 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 3, 2023
T taking a dive after a pedal tap on the Crooked Willy.
Don Valley - Jump the Gundy, Gundy DH, Leviathan
trail: Jump The Gundy
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Jul 28, 2023
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